EDIT: In case you missed the big news earlier, Bryan Rust was recalled to Pittsburgh in place of the injured Patric Hornqvist and Philip Samuelsson was traded to Phoenix for Rob Klinkhammer.

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Home Game: 12

AHL Game: 327

Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Media Kit

Last Game: Saturday at home against the St. John’s IceCaps, the Penguins won 1-0. J-S Dea scored the goal and Matt Murray had 22 saves for the shutout. For Lehigh Valley, the Phantoms beat Norfolk last Saturday at home by a score of 4-3. Blair Jones had two goals and an assist and was named first star of the game.

Last Meeting: November 14 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens won 3-1. Scott Wilson had a goal and an assist in the win.

Record: For WBS: 12-8-1-1 (26 pts., 1st place East Division) — For LV: 9-8-2-0 (20 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care: Revamped Wilkes-Barre lineup with injuries up top and call-ups made, but don’t use that as an excuse. The Penguins will roll into this game tonight ready to play and ready to win.

Referee(s): Tim Mayer

Linesmen: Luke Murray / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @WBSPenguins and @WBSGameDay / @LVPhantoms

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins / /LehighValleyPhantoms

Instagram: wbspenguins / lehighvalleyphantoms

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie and @TLTomVenesky / @gblockus

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For Lehigh Valley: Bob Rotruck @BobRotruck

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK Newsradio / For Lehigh Valley: Fox 1470

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): PA Lottery Giveaway

Other Game to Watch: I don’t know about you, but I am going to be keeping my eye on Binghamton in Rochester. The B-Sens offense has been on fire lately and they are hot on the heels of the division leaders.

Next Five Games: HER 12/6, @ HER 12/7, BRI 12/12, @ LV 12/13, HER 12/14